Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Industrial Engineering Technician - Service Manufacturing

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeLathrop, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree or technical certificate in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, assembly, or industrial engineering support role.
Proficiency in SQL for database querying and Power BI or Tableau for data visualization.
Familiarity with WMS, YMS, MES, or similar manufacturing execution systems.
Basic proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or CATIA) to interpret drawings and support minor fixture or layout design tasks.
Strong understanding of time study methodology (Stopwatch or MODAPTS), Lean Manufacturing principles, and process documentation (SOPs or SOS).
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail, sense of ownership, and communication skills.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs., including carrying 20 lbs. up and down stairs.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install parts.
Ability to stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and arm protection, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time support to factory systems such as MFS and MOS to ensure accurate process routing, cycle time tracking, and build data integrity.
Configure production lines and adjust workstation setups to improve ergonomics, ensure 5S compliance, and maximize operator efficiency.
Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and deploy assembly jigs and production aids using 3D printing, light fabrication, and basic shop tools for rapid prototyping.
Conduct time studies to support line balancing and collect floor-level data, including OEE and downtime, to propose lean enhancements that reduce waste and improve First Pass Yield.
Diagnose production throughput issues, validate standard work instructions, and facilitate root cause analysis to maintain process integrity and smooth operations.
Support engineering change implementations, including new product trials, line re-layouts, and hardware updates, to ensure seamless transitions.
Provide hands-on assistance to Engineering, Operations, Quality, NPI, and Maintenance teams during ramp activities and daily operations, adapting support based on immediate business needs.

Desired Qualifications

Basic proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or CATIA) to interpret drawings and support minor fixture or layout design tasks.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Lathrop, California
Requisition ID	288831
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a hands-on, technically capable Industrial Engineering Technician to support production line validation, workstation design, process optimization, and real-time factory operations. This role is critical in supporting the engineering team with line balancing, tooling trials, bottleneck analysis, and data-backed change implementation. The ideal candidate is execution-focused, comfortable working directly on the production line, and highly collaborative across quality, maintenance, and operations functions.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Provide real-time support to factory systems such as MFS and MOS to ensure accurate process routing, cycle time tracking, and build data integrity
Configure production lines and adjust workstation setups to improve ergonomics, ensure 5S compliance, and maximize operator efficiency
Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and deploy assembly jigs and production aids, utilizing 3D printing, light fabrication, and basic shop tools for rapid prototyping
Conduct time studies to support line balancing and collect floor-level data (OEE, downtime) to propose lean enhancements that reduce waste and improve First Pass Yield (FPY)
Diagnose production throughput issues, validate standard work instructions, and facilitate root cause analysis to maintain process integrity and smooth operations
Support engineering change implementations, including new product trials, line re-layouts, and hardware updates to ensure seamless transitions
Provide hands-on assistance to Engineering, Operations, Quality, NPI, Maintenance, etc. teams during ramp activities and daily operations, adapting support based on immediate business needs

Job Requirements

Associate Degree or technical certificate in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, assembly, or industrial engineering support role
Proficiency in SQL for database querying and Power BI/Tableau for data visualization
Familiarity with WMS, YMS, MES or similar manufacturing execution and systems
Basic proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or CATIA) to interpret drawings and support minor fixture/layout design tasks (preferred)
Strong understanding of time study methodology (Stopwatch/MODAPTS), Lean Manufacturing principles, and process documentation (SOPs/SOS)
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail, sense of ownership, and communication skills

Physical Essential Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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